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In 1886, German-American labor leaders were hanged after a bomb killed dozens at a strike in Chicago, called the “_?_.”A) Haymarket Affair  B) Sandlot Incident  C) Railroad Strike D) Pullman Strike

The Pennsylvania and Reading Railroads collapsed due to overproduction in the American economy, and the resulting Panic of 1893 caused:  A) 25% unemploymentB) failure of businesses C) failure of banksD) all of these   

As wages rose in the second half of the 19th century, American cities offered new forms of recreation to their middle and working-class populations. Pastimes such as _?_ became popular as the 20th century dawned.  A) amusement parks B) baseball games C) football games D) all of these

Which of these famous Americans led the “Anti-Imperialist League” to keep the U.S. out of war with Spain? A) Upton Sinclair B) D.W. Griffith C) L. Frank Baum D) Mark Twain

Which of the following ideals argues that government should keep regulatory interference into the economy at an absolute minimum, so that business and industry can thrive? A) the Open Door B) Laissez-Faire C) Manifest DestinyD) Egalitarianism

The War of 1898 ended after only four months, after which Spain and the United States agreed to a peace treaty, signed in _?_.  A) LondonB) Madrid C) Paris D) Rome

Use a significance level of α = 0.05 to test the claim that μ > 32.6. The sample data consist of 15 scores for which the sample mean is 42.5 and the sample standard deviation is 5.9.  Assume that a simple random sample has been selected from a normally distributed population and test the given claim.  Clearly show all 5 steps with the required information on your scratch paper.  Enter the p-value below.  You must show all steps with the required information to receive credit.   The p-value is: [pvalue] (round to 4 decimal places)    

The Empire of _?_ was arguably the most powerful nation on Earth at the start of the 20th century. A) Great Britain B) France C) Germany D) Spain  

Part II. Subjective. Choose another of the following, and answer in two brief paragraphs(20 points each)  1. Why did westward expansion become so important to American history and to Americans themselves between the end of the Civil War and the dawn of the 20th century? What role did American settlers of all backgrounds play in Westward expansion? How did the American fulfillment of “Manifest Destiny” affect the lives of all Americans, including the Native American peoples of the West? What legacies of the Western movement can you still see affecting the United States today? Be sure to cite relevant persons, places, and events in your answer. 2. What were the principal factors behind American industrialization between 1870 and 1900? Name and describe the roll of at least two ‘Captains of Industry’ or ‘Robber Barons’ during America’s ‘Second Industrial Revolution.’ How did the development of the American economy lead to a maldistribution of wealth? Did average Americans prosper in the 19th century? What role did labor unions and populists play in trying to level the playing field? Be sure to use relevant details to support your answer.  3. Compare and contrast the populist movement with the labor movement. What kinds of tactics did both groups use to achieve their goals? How did the populists and the laborers affect American politics and social life? What accomplishments and trends in American life today can we trace back to the efforts of labor unions and the populists? Give the names of key leaders, policy ideas, and events to support your answer.  4. In 1898, the United States declared what John Hay called “A splendid little war” against Spain. Why did this war break out? Did the United States want to fight Spain for ideological or for economic reasons? Name two major theaters of the war and briefly describe American war aims. What were the short and long-term consequences of the war? Be sure to cite specific names and battles in your answer.

Watch the signer about the paystub. Then, choose the best answer for the following questions. Choose the best answer. Total questions: 13 Question type: Multiple choice Paystub Paystub ASL CLAPPING, INC. Employee name Employee ID Pay period Amy Nguyen 12345 10-15-17 to 10-29-17 Income Rate Hour Current total Regular $____________ x ________ Hours $____________ Overtime $____________ x ________ Hours $____________        Gross Pay   $____________ Description Deductions Federal Income Tax $____________ Medical Insurance $____________ Social Security $____________ Retirement $____________ Medicare $____________     Net Pay  $____________